Meaning of the word band in English

What does band mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

band

US /bænd/
UK /bænd/
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Noun

1.

a group of musicians who play popular music together

Example:
The band played all their greatest hits.
She joined a new rock band.
2.

a strip of material, especially one that goes around something or is used to hold things together

Example:
She tied her hair back with a rubber band.
The package was secured with a metal band.
3.

a range of frequencies or wavelengths

Example:
The radio operates on a specific frequency band.
Different communication systems use different frequency bands.

Verb

1.

to put a band on or around (something)

Example:
They will band the birds for identification.
The workers banded the pipes together.
2.

to gather together in a group for a common purpose

Example:
The villagers banded together to fight the invaders.
They banded together to form a new political party.
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